Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nurturant
Adjective
/ˈnɜːr.tʃər.ənt/
Definition
Providing care, support, and encouragement to develop or grow.
Examples
- The nurturant environment of the school helped students thrive academically and socially.
- Parents often play a nurturant role in their children’s lives, guiding them through challenges.
- Gardening can be a nurturant hobby, as it involves caring for plants and watching them flourish.
Meaning
Relating to the act of nurturing; fostering the growth and development of someone or something.
Synonyms
- caring
- nurturing
- supportive
- stimulating
- encouraging
